2010 Vardon Trophy Winner Competing in Premium Performance Golf Socks
(GREENVILLE, SC) – KENTWOOL confirms that Matt Kuchar is the latest PGA Tour star choosing to compete in its premium performance socks specifically engineered for golfers.
Currently ranked among the world’s top-10 players, Kuchar will wear the KENTWOOL men’s calf-length Tour Standard, which is now available in black, navy, khaki and gray. The 32-year-old will also appear on the brand’s website.
“The response to our golf socks from top players such as Matt has been overwhelming,” says Mark Kent, CEO and President of KENTWOOL. “These guys are finding out our blister-free guarantee and superior moisture and odor management give them a real competitive edge.”
Kuchar’s stellar 2010 season included a victory at The Barclays, a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team and position atop the PGA Tour money list. He was also awarded the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average. The 1997 U.S. Amateur champion, Kuchar also has PGA Tour wins at the 2009 Turning Stone Resort Championship and The Honda Classic in 2002.
Crafted using “WINDspun” air-infused technology and a proprietary blend of fine merino wool and high-tech fibers, KENTWOOL Golf Socks create an innovative, micro-climate system for superior moisture management, wicking and odor control. Each pair features enhanced cushioning at strategic micro-stress points along the foot to maximize comfort, increase energy levels, reduce the risk of injury and boost on-course performance.
Available at select green-grass locations and www.kentwool.com/shop, KENTWOOL Golf Socks are backed by a “blister-free guarantee.” Retailing for $19.95 to $24.95, styles include the Low Profile Skinny and Tour Profile for women, as well as Low Profile, Tour Profile and longer Tour Standard for men.
In addition to Kuchar, KENTWOOL premium performance golf socks are worn in competition by many Tour players, including Bubba Watson, Peter Jacobsen, Jonathan Byrd, Brendon de Jonge, Tom Gillis, Jane Park, Charles Warren, Kevin Johnson, Kristy McPherson, Shasta Averyhardt, Sarah Kemp, Jenny Gleason, Meaghan Francella and Jenny Hong.
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About KENTWOOL
Founded in 1843, KENTWOOL continues to be one of the nation’s longest-running, family-owned textile companies. KENTWOOL is the only company in the western hemisphere – and one of 50 in the world – to receive the Usterized Quality Certification indicating the highest level of quality assurance in yarn production.
An avid golfer, KENTWOOL CEO Mark Kent had the idea to produce the “World’s Best Golf Sock” after standing in the 18th fairway of the BMW Nationwide Tour Pro-Am tending to blistered, bleeding feet instead of concentrating on the eagle opportunity guaranteeing him a spot in the final round.
Born from that moment is golf’s leading, premium merino wool golf sock. It enables golfers of all skill levels to play their best while benefiting from abrasion and fatigue resistance, as well as KENTWOOL’s blister-free guarantee. KENTWOOL utilizes its nearly two-century old heritage of superiority in textiles to create socks which draw upon wool’s natural and cool performance fibers for include moisture management, sheer comfort and other performance-enhancing benefits.
Based in Greenville, SC, all KENTWOOL products are made in the USA.
For more information: www.kentwool.com, 1-877-5-PROSOX (1-877-577-6769).
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